Dirty Dancing_
OSCAR WINNER
"First dance. First love. The time of your life."
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dirty Dancing earned $214.6M worldwide on a $6.0M budget — a 3,476% return on investment.
Emile Ardolino →
Year context
Dirty Dancing was released 39 years ago in 1987.
CAST (20)
Jennifer Grey
Frances "Baby" Houseman
Patrick Swayze
Johnny Castle
Cynthia Rhodes
Penny Johnson
Neal Jones
Billy Kostecki
Jerry Orbach
Dr. Jake Houseman
Kelly Bishop
Marjorie Houseman
Jane Brucker
Lisa Houseman
Max Cantor
Robbie Gould
Jack Weston
Max Kellerman
Lonny Price
Neil Kellerman
Wayne Knight
Stan
C"
Charles "Honi" Coles
Tito Suarez
"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
Magician
Paula Trueman
Mrs. Sylvia Schumacher
Alvin Myerovich
Mr. Sidney Schumacher
Miranda Garrison
Vivian Pressman
Garry Goodrow
Moe Pressman
Antone Pagán
Staff Kid
TC
Thomas Cannold
Bus Boy
LM
Lincoln Michael Llano
Dirty Dancer
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$6.0M
Budget
$214.6M
Revenue
+3476%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Vestron Pictures
AWARDS (4)
B
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film
1988
WON
G
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Original Song
WON
B
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (6,412 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$6,000,000
Box Office
$214,577,242
Profit
+$208,577,242
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dirty Dancing about?
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who directed Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino.
Who stars in Dirty Dancing?
The cast of Dirty Dancing includes Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes, Neal Jones, Jerry Orbach.
How much did Dirty Dancing make at the box office?
Dirty Dancing earned $214,577,242 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $6,000,000.
What is the rating of Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 6,412 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Music
Romance
KEYWORDS (21)
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